Blue Sedge

Carex glauca

Pronunciation: KAH-reks GLAW-kuh
SKU #02266
5-9

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A small, clumping grass with slender, silver-blue blades. Plant en masse for a splendid effect. Thrives in partial shade in hot summer areas, such as under tree canopies or between buildings. Looks best with ample water, and works along the periphery of streams or ponds. Evergreen in mild climates.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE: Slow growing; reaches only 6 to 12 in. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenSemi-Evergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitClumping
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover
Flower ColorBrown
Foliage ColorBlue-green
Companion PlantsSweetspire (Itea); Fothergilla (Fothergilla); Iris (Iris); Cardinal Flower (Lobelia); Daylily (Hemerocallis)
Care InstructionsThrives in enriched, loamy, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates sun in cool coastal settings; site in part sun or dappled shade elsewhere. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. For a neat appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge.
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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenSemi-Evergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitClumping
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover
Flower ColorBrown
Foliage ColorBlue-green
Companion PlantsSweetspire (Itea); Fothergilla (Fothergilla); Iris (Iris); Cardinal Flower (Lobelia); Daylily (Hemerocallis)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in enriched, loamy, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates sun in cool coastal settings; site in part sun or dappled shade elsewhere. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. For a neat appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge.

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